Mechanical Engineer

Praxis, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

EMJD in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Programmer and Engineer to support the engineering team by analyzing customer drawings, programming manufacturing equipment, and ensuring efficient operations of EMJD technology. Reports to the lead engineer.

Responsibilities include analyzing designs, feeding quotes, creating tooling travelers, and guiding production using SolidWorks and machine programs. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and passing a drug test.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering or similar field preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks or related CAD software preferred.
• Experience with Trumpf and Amada sheet metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Hard-working and humble personality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for eight hours per day.
• Ability to pass a drug test (including marijuana) and commit to a drug and substance-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings and provide feedback on issues and concerns.
• Assess EMJD’s capability to fulfill customer demands.
• Support with the preparation of customer quotes.
• Process customer orders and create travelers to guide manufacturing.
• Support purchasing efforts, including raw material, hardware, and special tooling.
• Assist the manufacturing foreman and lead engineer in managing production schedule.
• Create laser, punch, and press brake programs.
• Operate robotic press brake and laser marker.

Skills

Hard-working

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Trumpf sheet metal equipment

Amada sheet metal equipment

Job description

The Organization:

EMJD is a 56-year-old precision sheet metal fabrication business located in Englewood, Colorado. With a small team and a growing business, we’re looking for hardworking and humble team members who are ready to serve in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Core Values:

1. Dependability: We own our work and we can be trusted.
2. Dignity: We treat everyone with respect.
3. Dedication: We work hard.
4. Distinction: We value craftsmanship and we grow to meet new challenges.

Team members who thrive and grow at EMJD seek to live out these values in their work. As they do, EMJD seeks to partner with them in this growth by giving them pathways for expanded responsibility, new equipment and machinery training, and increased compensation opportunities.

The Position:

The Programmer and Engineer will be responsible to support our engineering and programming team in the analysis of customer drawings, programming these drawings into manufacturing equipment, and ensuring efficient operations of EMJD technology and equipment. This role reports to our lead engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer drawings and provide feedback on issues and concerns
• Assess EMJD’s capability to fulfill customer demands
• Support with the preparation of customer quotes
• Process customer orders and create travelers to guide manufacturing
• Support purchasing efforts, including raw material, hardware, and special tooling
• Assist the manufacturing foreman and lead engineer in managing production schedule
• Create laser, punch, and press brake programs
• Operate robotic press brake
• Program and operate laser marker (engraver/etcher)
• Provide design and engineering consultation to customers
• Implement productivity and automation initiatives across operational processes
• Operate all engineering software (including SolidWorks, Trumpf Boost, etc.)
• Support the manufacturing and quality team to ensure we meet customer requirements
• Support production and shop organization and cleaning efforts
• Prepare and move metal materials in the shop
• Operate hardware installation machines
• Operate press brakes
• Clean warehouse space and equipment
• Pack finished products on pallets for customer delivery
• Load and unload metal products onto and off of trucks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering or similar field preferred.
• Experience working with engineering and programming software required; experience with SolidWorks or related CAD software preferred.
• Experience working with Trumpf and Amada sheet metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Hard-working and humble personality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to identifying problems and finding solutions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for eight hours per day.
• Ability to pass a drug test (including marijuana) and commit to a drug and substance-free environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Compensation: Dependent on experience, starting at a salary of $50,000 annually
• Benefits: Health care, 401(k) match up to 6% of wages (after six months), paid holidays, paid vacation time, plus possible quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• Hours: Full-time, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

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